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creamy risotto

lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

A nice basic risotto from The Rice Council.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy risotto

  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/4 c
    butter, divided
  • 1 c
    uncooked rice (i use arborio)
  • 1/3 c
    dry white wine
  • 2 c
    chicken broth
  • 3 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground white pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream

How To Make creamy risotto

  • 1
    Cook onion until soft in 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
  • 3
    Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup broth and water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in cheese, salt, pepper, cream and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until mixture is creamy about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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